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Review: Paradise Garden Grill in Disney California Adventure

I’m not sure how beautiful a day it is today in your neck of the woods, but on my last visit to Paradise Garden Grill in Disney California Adventure, it sure did FEEL like paradise! Ah, the SoCal weather…

(Note that the price has gone up to $11.49 for the platters since this photo was taken.)

Paradise Garden Grill

Dessert choices include Baklava and a Brownie and Strawberry Skewer (not noted on the menu, but reviewed here!), and you can indulge in Blue Moon or Sam Adams at Paradise Garden Grill. (FYI — Bayside Brews nearby will have more choice.)

Kids can try the chicken skewer or a beef kabob.

Paradise Garden Grill

On my recent visit, I went with an old favorite — the Grilled Steak Skewer with Moroccan Chili.

First of all, it’s absolutely beautiful, isn’t it? Who would guess they were in a Disney theme park? And second, it’s delicious. The steak was hot (if a little overdone for my liking), and the chili was flavorful and just spicy enough to make an impact on my Buffalo-Wing-Sauce-deadened taste buds.

Paradise Garden Grill

The cucumber salad and rice pilaf are the perfect cool-down accompaniments.

For dessert, I had to indulge in the baklava! I love baklava, and I make a point of trying it wherever I can in a Disney restaurant. (Methinks we need a good baklava throw down on DFB, no?)

Paradise Garden Grill

I was a little concerned about this version, since it really did have a mass-produced look and feel to it at first glance. But the taste and texture told a different story. Flaky with just a hint of sweetness, and the perfect portion size.

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Overall

I feel like this is one of the better-for-you counter service options in DCA, and the food has been worth walking all the way back here on my visits.

Though Paradise Garden Grill is often overshadowed by its next door neighbor — Boardwalk Pizza and Pasta — because the menu here can be a bit exclusive if you’ve got picky eaters in your family, this can actually work in your favor. Pickier eaters can head over to Boardwalk and get some grub while the rest of the party happily chooses their Mediterranean eats! Then everyone can meet up at the communal seating area to dine together. Good compromise.

While this spot isn’t the best counter service location in Disneyland overall (far from it), if you’re a fan of Mediterranean food or are looking for a fast and unique options while you’re in DCA, I can definitely recommend it.

Have you tried the customizable menu at Paradise Garden Grill? Let us know your thoughts!

Comments

I had the same entree including the dessert as you AJ. I agree it was tasty for a counter service meal. My family and I had no plans on going there, but when we walked by PGG we decided to give it a try. We were not disappointed plus there was a band playing. Good music, weather, food, and company – DCA was good!

We so enjoy one of the bands that plays the Paradise Gardens Bandstand, the Ellis Island Boys, that we actually plan our trips to DLR to coincide w/ their performance days. Ouside DCA they’re known as the Reynolds Brothers.

Their schedule, including DCA days, is available at Reynoldsbrothers.net